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    A series of projects sharing what worked in the Big Local programme and why, and supporting the Big Local legacy in the communities that were involved.

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Research

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Breaking the cycle: Delivering good jobs for ‘doubly disadvantaged’ neighbourhoods

The Centre for Progressive Policy and Local Trust explore the challenges...
Local economies
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Neighbourhoods in action: Achieving big results by working hyper-locally

A landscape review of local government’s work supporting communities at the...
Power and leadership
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Neighbourhood Renewal – A St George’s House Consultation

A research consultation held at St George’s House organised by Local...
Power and leadership
Tackling crime: In every neighbourhood

Crime in disadvantaged areas is not inevitable and can be prevented...
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The relationship between money and community power in the Big Local programme

This report examines the relationship between financial resources and community power...
Local economies Power and leadership
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Clean energy: In every community

This paper examines Labour’s mission to establish a Local Power Plan,...
Environment Local economies
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Breaking down barriers

This paper examines education and employment at the neighbourhood level
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Economic growth – in every neighbourhood

This paper looks at economic inequalities at the neighbourhood level and...
Local economies
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Towards a neighbourhood health service

This paper looks at health disparities at the neighbourhood level and...
Health and wellbeing
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